REDS

Red Potato

#995D50

RGB 153, 93, 80 · HSL 11°, 31%, 46% · CMYK 0, 39, 48, 40

Red Potato is #995D50 in HEX — rgb(153, 93, 80), hsl(11°, 31%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 48%, 40%).

Red Potato pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 31%, 46%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#995D50

RGB153, 93, 80

HSL11°, 31%, 46%

HSV11°, 48%, 60%

CMYK0, 39, 48, 40

Decimal10050896

CSS RGBrgb(153, 93, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 31%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tropical Nut 2003-5A

ΔE 1 · #9A5C4F

Benjamin Moore

Giant 2094-30

ΔE 2.2 · #985D4C

Vista Paint

Southwest Spirit K-1097

ΔE 2.2 · #935A4B

Behr

Earth Tone 230F-6

ΔE 2.9 · #995D4B

PPG

Fire Weed 1056-6

ΔE 4 · #9B5B55

Hallman-Lindsay

Cogswell Cedar historic-cogswell-cedar

ΔE 4.3 · #90534A

Dulux

Coyote S09F7

ΔE 4.9 · #95624F

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 5.3 · #A15A4D

Sherwin-Williams

Bold Brick SW6327

ΔE 5.6 · #A0584F

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 6.1 · #9B6959

Kilz

Spiced Tea LB270-02

ΔE 6.3 · #9B6751

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 8.7 · #A85953

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 10 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 11.3 · #8D5033

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.6 · #7B584C

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 13.1 · #79553D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#995D50

#518C9A

Analogous

#9A5168

#995D50

#9A8351

Triadic

#995D50

#519A5E

#5E519A

Split-Complementary

#995D50

#519A83

#51689A

Tetradic

#995D50

#689A51

#518C9A

#83519A

Monochromatic

#35211C

#684037

#995D50

#BA887D

#D5B6AF

Rectangle

#995D50

#8C9A51

#518C9A

#5E519A

Compound

#995D50

#9A8351

#518C9A

#51689A

Variations

Lighter

#B37B6F

#C29F97

#D9C8C4

Darker

#7C4A3F

#57332B

#331D18

Saturation

#806E6A

#9A5E51

#C24528

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.20:1

vs Black

4.04:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#995D50

#7D754E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#995D50

#6A6A52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#995D50

#985D61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Potato carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#B27257

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#995D50

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#9F777B

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#49747E

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #995D50;

CSS — background

background-color: #995D50;

CSS Variable

--color-red-potato: #995D50;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-potato': '#995D50' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#995D50] text-[#995D50]

SCSS

$red-potato: #995D50;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #995D50?

#995D50 is Red Potato, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #995D50 warm or cool?

Red Potato reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Red Potato?

Red Potato works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Red Potato?

Red Potato pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Red Potato?

You can download Red Potato on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Red Potato?

The hex code is #995D50. In RGB it's 153, 93, 80, and in HSL it's 11°, 31%, 46%.

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